sundarfromlasvegas Review of Kitchen Nightmares

Kitchen Nightmares (2007–2023)

Ramsay is the "Kojak !" of the Culinary Department

[7/10 · 16 February 2013]

Gordon Ramsay, uses four letter words as a pretense, pas tense, as a verb, proverb,noun, pronoun and adjunctive. In fact,he will do very well if he opens a school for higher learning on the use of this particular line of linguistic studies not far from other famous Englishman who lived in Statford-on-Avon. He is also an equal opportunity user of the word. The series is amazing and riveting,in the sense of his astute and quick observation, as to what is wrong with the business (he can probably consult on any business not just food,) and how to fix it, at his cost and all costs. Initially there is resentment and he is rebuffed by everyone starting with the hired chef but not much as the owner-chef. When the restaurant turns around a profit (best example was the American Soul food cafe in Bristol and the Jackson's in Blackpool.) Few of them (mostly the poor owners, seems to be more appreciative and think he is the Messiah. The very rich go back to their old habits, since they have the money to burn or in the business of laundering money? After watching this series and "Top Chef" on DVD, you tend to look at the industry differently. The dirty kitchen, the chefs tasting the food and putting the spoon right back into the dish (disguisting and unhygienic) Ramsay,is brilliant and a master at all tasks. By by the end of each episode, his language that seemed so revolting to the viewers, seems so appropriate for the few of the owners and chefs working with no clue as to sanitation, cooking skills or business acumen. Ramsay is the 'Kojak" of restaurant business (No impala with siren or lollipop) After seeing the behind the scenes of the kitchen..wonder anyone venture to eat in any restaurant, unless it is prepared in front of you or even better..home cooking.